12 Tips to Survive Driving in Alaska

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9. Take the Right Actions when Your Car Slides

Another important tip to survive driving in Alaska is to be ready to take the appropriate actions when your car slides. No matter what the time of year, one needs to be ready to encounter snow and / or ice when driving on the Alaskan roads. It is very likely that even the most cautious drivers will then find themselves in a situation where the vehicle starts to side. When this occurs, the number one tip is to turn into the slide. If one’s car starts sliding to the left; for example, turn the wheel of the car to the left. Although this technique seems counter-intuitive, it is the quickest way to straighten an automobile out of a potentially deadly slide and regain control of the auto.